Statistics Canada has a requirement to collect statistics on the production and consumption of cannabis, medical and non-medical, both before and after the expected legalization of cannabis this summer. In particular, the Agency will be collecting information on cannabis consumption through the analysis of municipal wastewater.

So when cannabis consumers flush, the levels of various metabolites associated with marijuana will rise in the city’s wastewater system. The idea will be to perform monthly wastewater analysis for 15-20 municipalities.

Given the stigma that still exists regarding cannabis, the data will ideally paint a clearer picture of cannabis use than self-reporting and surveys.

Here’s hoping that Statistics Canada will be flush with data following this initiative.

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The city of Lawrence, Kansas, is looking to make it so that a marijuana possession fine costs less than a cup of coffee for first and second time offenders. The proposed $1 possession fine would replace their current $200 penalty, as well as a $63 court fee. Those charged under the current regulations also have to undergo a court evaluation, which comes with additional costs.